Battlefords News-Optimist

Sometimes, things seem too good to be true. Usually because they are. Recently, an ad was placed in the News-Optimist, seeking secret shoppers to evaluate the services of certain businesses.

For us, one of the joys of the 2010 holiday season will be to watch the festivities through the eyes of Lucy. Lucy Christina, our newest grandchild, will be nine months old on the last day of December.

One Nov. 25 a long time ago , sister Marguerite Bourgeoys wanted to give candy to the little ones she taught. Since her candy reserve was low, Sister Bourgeoy had to be creative. She thought she might have a little bit of molasses in her pantry.

I just read a blog posting in which the author was whining about the lack of tipping at a restaurant they worked at. The author quit because some of the customers were allegedly too cheap to tip.

The magic of theatre took the audience to a strange and colourful land as the Maidstone High School junior cast of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz took to the stage Monday night.

An update on the various doctors working within North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings dominated a regular meeting of the organization's board Nov. 15 at Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford Dr.

Mayor Chris Odishaw of Battleford made a rare appearance at North Battleford city council to deliver funds for the Credit Union CUPlex. Odishaw and several town councillors presented a cheque for $1.6 million to Mayor Ian Hamilton and the City.

Saying they want an assurance of their future in the city, the Battlefords Agriculural Society went to city council Monday to ask for a 25-year lease for their property.

Long winter nights are a hallmark of the Saskatchewan experience. The current exhibition in the window salon of the Chapel Gallery explores the feelings and moods of the artists' response to this winter environment.

City councillors in North Battleford indicated Nov.